UN launches probe into Venezuela rights abuses
September 28, 2019 | 09:16
The UN Human Rights Council on Friday (Sep 27) voted to send a team of investigators to probe alleged violations, including extrajudicial executions and torture, in crisis-wracked Venezuela.
Canada suspends operations at embassy in Venezuela
June 03, 2019 | 12:16
Canada announced on Sunday (Jun 2) that it was temporarily shutting its embassy in Venezuela, blaming President Nicolas Maduro for refusing to accredit diplomats critical of his regime.
Putin challenges Washington in Venezuela power play
May 04, 2019 | 11:01
Russia emerged as a crucial power broker in the crisis in far-away Venezuela this week when Washington accused Moscow of convincing President Nicolas Maduro not to flee to Cuba.
US oil embargo will see Venezuela turn to China, Russia for salvation
April 28, 2019 | 19:51
The US oil embargo on Venezuela that comes into effect on Sunday will deepen the South American country's economic crisis without necessarily forcing President Nicolas Maduro from power and force Caracas to turn to China and Russia for salvation.
Trump tells Russia 'to get out' of Venezuela
March 28, 2019 | 11:55
US President Donald Trump demanded on Wednesday (Mar 27) that Russia remove troops from Venezuela and said again that he was not ruling out military action to topple far-left President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela's Guaido warns military on blocked aid
February 11, 2019 | 12:22
The warning comes as international aid has taken centre stage in a test of wills between Guaido and President Nicolas Maduro in which the military is seen as the pivotal player.
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